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Global South wants to head north and Ceuta invasion was just the latest example

Trump ended catch-and-release at the border, but Ceuta's mass migrant rush shows why demand-side migration pressures still threaten the U.S.

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France Bowed by School Riots

When I was U.S. Consul General in Marseille, France from 2017–2020, I visited countless schools across the south. One was the Lycée de la...

05.10.2026 7

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What ‘Run Hide Fight: Infidels’ Teaches Hollywood—and Us

On Sept. 20, The Daily Wire released its new movie “Run Hide Fight: Infidels.” Daily Wire, a conservative media company based in Nashville,...

22.09.2026 10

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Trump tells foreign students: Overstay your visa, face the consequences

Foreign students dragging out degrees while working illegally or filing frivolous asylum claims face new accountability under a final administrative...

30.07.2026 20

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Supreme Court’s awful ruling encourages China’s Hunan Horse to invade America

Birth tourism and surrogacy by Chinese nationals exploit birthright citizenship despite the ruling in Trump v. Barbara, but tools remain to fight...

03.07.2026 30

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Swiss miss out on chance to save their nation from immigrant invasion

Switzerland voted against a population cap of 10 million in a national referendum called by the Swiss People's Party to control immigration-driven...

23.06.2026 20

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Henry Nowak’s killing exposes Britain’s dangerous two-tier justice system

Henry Nowak's stabbing death in England raises questions about woke police bias, two-tier policing and equity policies in British law enforcement.

06.06.2026 30

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Four reasons why Markwayne Mullin may be the steady hand DHS needs at a critical time

Four reasons new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a no-nonsense Oklahoman who unlike Chuck Schumer has worked with his hands, could be right for the...

13.04.2026 40

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Trump has sealed the border. Now, Democrats are hell-bent on ending immigration enforcement

Border encounters dropped dramatically from 249,740 in December 2023 to just 6,472 in December 2025 under Donald Trump's immigration enforcement...

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Shut Up and Slide, Team USA

“I learned a long time ago, keep your d— mouth shut if you want to stay in show business,” said the great Dolly Parton. Do... Read More The post...

13.02.2026 30

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Go Big, Then Go Smart: Trump, ICE, and the Law. How to Skip the Left’s PR Trap.

The current obstruction and violence against federal agents trying to expel illegal aliens—committed by far-left activists and encouraged by...

29.01.2026 20

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Go big, then go smart: Trump, ICE and the law. How to skip the left’s PR trap

ICE agents encounter violent protests in Minnesota and other cities as federal immigration enforcement faces opposition from Governor Tim Walz and...

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Why Refugee Flood Isn’t a Smart Policy

The saga of federal benefits fraud in Minnesota is still being told. Democrat Gov. Tim Walz dropping out of his bid for reelection to a third...

15.01.2026 30

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Refugee flood isn’t smart policy, it’s the gift that keeps on taking

Many immigrants cost taxpayers up to $400,000 per person lifetime, while 89% of Somali households are using welfare programs, new studies reveal.

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We Don’t Need Hot Takes on ICE Shootings, We Need Cold Reasoning

We’ve had an avalanche of hot takes since Renee Good was shot in Minneapolis by federal agents. But there should be no “hot” takes. There......

10.01.2026 30

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Has the West Given Up Protecting Its Citizens?

Two centuries ago, gentlemen routinely carried swords or pistols to protect themselves, their families and their property. On the unlit dirt backroads...

04.01.2026 50

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Minnesota’s Somali fraud scandal exposes the hidden cost of immigration

Minnesota benefits fraud involving Somali immigrants costs taxpayers over $250 million through allegedly bogus programs, revealing fiscal impacts of...

12.12.2025 150

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I did my first H-1B visa interview 25 years ago. It's failing to put Americans first

Bipartisan coalition emerges to reform H-1B program that allows unfair competition between American graduates and foreign workers in specialty...

03.12.2025 30

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Breaking Down the BBC’s Bias

Progressives insist that you read, watch, and listen to what is obviously left-wing propaganda and “bear it” as unbiased commentary. So much so,...

17.11.2025 40

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Trump has made the border secure again — but now the hard part begins

Epic struggle unfolds between global left seeking open borders and conservatives defending nation-states as Trump's immigration crackdown faces...

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Free Speech in Britain—a Visitor’s Snapshot

By now, most know that free speech is under threat in Great Britain. In August, Vice President JD Vance “raised some criticism [and] concerns...

28.10.2025 20

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The new high-tech tool Trump is using to secure our border

Trump's border security strategy uses modern technology similar to Roman wall tactics, with smart barriers planned for Texas, California and Arizona.

22.10.2025 40

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Trump’s H-1B Visa Reform Plan Needs to Put Americans First

President Donald Trump’s executive order just put a $100,000 fee on new petitions for H-1B temporary workers. The rollout suffered from muddled...

01.10.2025 30

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Trump’s H-1B visa reform plan needs to put Americans first

Trump's new H-1B fee targets companies that replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor through the temporary visa program that has expanded...

29.09.2025 30

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5 things that explain the Hyundai immigration debacle

Immigration enforcement at Hyundai's new battery facility reveals widespread visa abuse involving Korean workers using B visas and Visa Waiver...

12.09.2025 40

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Who Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Why Does He Matter?

Salvadoran citizen and “Maryland man” Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has become the Joan of Arc of the American Left—their poster child for...

02.09.2025 30

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Why Are Chinese Nationals Getting Visa Waivers to U.S. Territory?

Reports of Chinese nationals admitted to the U.S. on visas and then spying or stealing sensitive information for China are all too common. But...

01.09.2025 30

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Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and why does he matter?

Maryland man Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's immigration saga involves MS-13 allegations, multiple court proceedings, and broader implications for...

29.08.2025 40

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How the Legacy Media Lost Our Trust

As a conservative, I subscribe to the online Washington Post so I understand how the progressive establishment thinks. But I recently met with a...

19.08.2025 30

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The Human Cost of Biden’s Shameful ‘Children’s Crusade’ at the Border

Around the year 1212, a boy preached to children in France that they should take up the cross and follow him to the Holy Land.... Read More The post...

18.08.2025 30

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The human cost of Biden’s shameful 'Children’s Crusade' at the border

Trump administration implements stricter vetting requirements for unaccompanied alien children after finding 13,000 who disappeared from government...

14.08.2025 30

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Trump's border miracle: From Biden's chaotic immigration crisis to 'all quiet' in record time

Border patrol encounters hit historic lows under Trump with zero releases for two months, compared to Biden's administration which released thousands...

21.07.2025 30

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